Hattie
How to say it: HAT-ee · /ˈhæti/
Diminutive of Harriet; from Germanic 'heim' (home) + 'ric' (ruler), meaning 'ruler of the home'.
Hattie was the 355th most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 923 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 1880s, its births are up about 40% in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #288 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #355 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 923 |
| Share of births | 1 in 3,591 |
| Peak decade | 1880s |
| Change over 10 years | +40% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #288 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Hattie shone brightest in the 1880s and now sits far below that high. Though still well used, it looks set to rise in the next few years.
What goes with it
Hattie carries crisp edges softened by breathy sounds and a gentle vintage spirit. Mabel and Sadie share its style.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Hattie is about 1 in 150.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, German.
England and Wales: #153.
Famous people named Hattie
- Hattie McDaniel (1893–1952)American actress
- Hattie Morahan (born 1978)British actress
- Hattie Jacques (1922–1980)English comedy actress of stage, radio and screen
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